Ayuda’s supporters have generously supported us over the years through the AmazonSmile program. As you may know, this tool allows you to donate 0.5% of your Amazon purchase to a charitable organization of their choice – a fraction that adds up to big...
Ayuda is heartbroken to learn that on January 12, philanthropist Calvin Cafritz passed away in D.C. at the age of 91. Mr. Cafritz led the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation for over 30 years, an institution that has been deeply committed to improving the quality...
Ruka* was in the United States on a tourist visa visiting from her home country in Asia, when she first met Donna*. A restaurant owner, Donna promised Ruka that she could be included in a visa application that would grant her permanent residency in the U.S. As...
Ayuda’s Language Access Program exists so that anyone can get help when they need it, regardless of the languages they use to communicate. A big part of how we pursue this goal is by training interpreters on how to work in a victim services or a legal setting. Our...
Tanya* was a young adult when she experienced political persecution in her home country. In search of freedom, she accepted a job as a domestic worker in a foreign country. Unfortunately, Tanya’s escape was short-lived, as her new employers subjected her to human...
On October 20, 2022, Ayuda Grants Writer Sandra Benavente testified before the Council of District of Columbia’s Committee on Human Services in a public hearing regarding B24-0992, the “Migrant Services and Supports Act of 2022.” Testimony of Ayuda...
Immigrant families in our community face real challenges — but together, we can make a difference.
Every year, Ayuda provides a lifeline to more than 3,000 immigrant families across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia through legal aid, social services, language access, and advocacy. With your support, we can help more families move from fear to hope, and from uncertainty to stability.
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